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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,466.97, 2,023.61 and 1,268.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,466.97, 2,023.61 and 1,268.58 is: 1,749.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,466.97 : 2,023.61 = 1,268.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,466.97/2,023.61 = 1,268.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,466.97x = 2,023.61 × 1,268.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,466.97x = 2,567,104.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,567,104.83/1,466.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,749.94

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